In December 2024, the Thales MRO facility was certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marking a significant milestone in the company’s operations in India. The inauguration event was attended by Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Honourable Civil Aviation Minister of India, alongside key figures from Thales, including Yannick Assouad, Executive Vice-President, Avionics, and Thomas Got, Vice President, Aviation Global Services. The event was also graced by Damien Syed, Deputy Chief of Mission at the French Embassy in India, and Gilles Bono, Vice President of Thales in India.

This state-of-the-art facility is aligned with India’s vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-reliant India), offering a wide range of services, including the repair and maintenance of avionics components, directly supporting the needs of the country’s largest airlines. The new MRO hub brings Thales’s global expertise to the local market, enhancing service provision for airline customers in India.

Minister Rammohan Naidu expressed his appreciation for Thales’s initiative, stating, “This dedicated MRO facility is a testament to Thales’s commitment to enhancing India’s aviation ecosystem. The inauguration of this advanced centre is a proud moment for Indian aviation and exemplifies Indo-French collaboration, contributing to a self-reliant aviation industry.”

Thomas Got, Vice President of Aviation Global Services at Thales, also highlighted the strategic significance of the new centre, saying, “India’s MRO industry is poised for significant growth, and this new centre will help us bring our technological and avionics expertise closer to our airline customers, reinforcing our commitment to expanding our presence in India.”

This new MRO facility marks a significant chapter in Thales’s ongoing investment in India’s aviation market, underscoring its role as a key player in the country’s aviation sector.